Monday

Laureate Alpha Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at noon today in the home of Natalia Duval for a soup tasting event.

The Bokchito/Rock Creek Alumni Association will meet at 6 p.m. today at Frank's Cafe in Bokchito. All graduates, students, teachers and spouses are encouraged to attend the meeting and Dutch-treat dinner.

The Caddo Community Association and The Masonic Lodge will be co-hosting a fund-raiser for the Caddo Volunteer Fire Department today at 6 p.m. in the Boland Park Community Building. Refreshments will be served. At 7 p.m. there will be a pie and cake auction. All proceeds and donations will go to the fire department. They lost a fire truck in one of the recent fires, and have also incurred extra expenses due to the number of blazes in the area. Donations can be made directly to the fire department or to Shamrock Bank in Caddo. Fire chief Todd Miller may be contacted at (580) 367-9811.

The Durant Education and Service Sorority will have a movie night at the Rex II Theatre in Caddo today. Social time begins at 6 p.m., the movie will begin at 6:30. All members are encouraged to attend and bring a guest.

An open meeting for parents of students in the Colbert School District will be at 3 p.m. today in the auditorium. Parents will discuss the AIDS Awareness program.

Tuesday

Chapter DJ, P.E.O. Sisterhood, will meet Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the home of Marty Manahan with Helen Gaskin and Eleanor Lee serving as co-hostesses. A Founders' Day program will be given by Carla Rainbolt. 

Wednesday

The Bryan County Master Gardeners will hold their meeting Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Bryan County Extension Office, South Ninth Avenue, Durant. This month's program will be gardening chores to be done in February and March in preparation for spring. Specifically, instructions on pruning will be provided. Anyone interested in the Master Gardener program or in gardening in general is invited to attend. For information call Richard Duval, president, at (580) 931-3126.

The Durant Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business book keeping workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Durant Chamber of Commerce. Dawn Baker of Baker Accounting Services will discuss all aspects of business book keeping. To R.S.V.P., contact the chamber at (580) 924-0848 by Monday.

Thursday

The Texoma Board of Realtors will have its quarterly membership meeting Thursday at noon at the Sidewalk Cafe. All officers, directors and members are encouraged to attend.

The Village Sewing and Quilting Club will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Village Community Room, 2200 Four Seasons Drive. The group is making useful items for local nursing home residents. For information, please call (580) 924-4322.

The Fortnightly Club will meet Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Fred Voorhies with Mrs. Jack L. Robinson serving as co-hostess. The program will be a book review by Mrs. Shannon McCraw. The Executive Committee will meet at 3 p.m.

The St. William Altar Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the parish hall. Edna Mae and Pam Dechow will be hostesses.

Friday

The Silo Volunteer Fire Department, Shamrock Bank and area citizens are having a benefit supper at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Silo School cafeteria for the fire department. The meal will include hamburgers, chips and drink. A pie and cake auction will follow. Donations per plate are accepted.

The Bennington Homecoming Committee meeting will be at 6 p.m. Friday in the town hall. All interested parties are asked to attend.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Continuing Education is offering a first aid and CPR course, taught by Linda Rose, ARC certified instructor. The class will take place Friday at 5:30-9:30 p.m. in the Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium (HPER) room 127 or room 128. The fee is $45. To register, call Tonya Cunningham at (580) 745-2320. Class size is limited with advanced registration required.

The Origin of Style, Master Planning a New Home or Remodel course, taught by Jeff Woodard of the J.D. Woodard Company, will be Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Lunch is not provided.) The class will be in the Massey Building and the course fee is $69. Advanced registration is required. To register, call Tonya Cunningham at (580) 745-2320.

Saturday

Rock Creek Youth Supporters are hosting a barbecue dinner and auction from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at Rock Creek High School cafeteria. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under.

Feb. 1

The Mary Quisenberry Chapter DAR will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 2022 W. Liveoak for their monthly meeting and President's Tea. A program on American patriot Nathan Hale will be shared. Anyone with an interest in geneology that might trace their ancestry to anyone who assisted in the American Revolutionary War effort is encouraged and welcome to attend.

Feb. 2

The Durant First United Methodist Church, located at Third and Beech, is hosting a bean luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in support of local and global missions. The luncheon will include beans, cornbread, slaw, drinks and dessert for $5. Take outs will be available. For information or tickets, call (580) 924-4670 or (580) 924-1742.

Caddo Public Schools will hold a JOM, Title VII, and Title I meeting Feb. 2 in the Superintendent's office at 6 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Marlow at (580) 367-2208 ext. 18.

Feb. 4

There will be a wild game dinner with all the trimmings at 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Chitwood Center located in the Bennington School. Donations will be accepted for the Fellowship Hall Building Fund at Bennington Baptist Church.

Feb. 7

P.E.O. Chapter GV is holding a meeting Feb. 7. Carrie Fagan is hosting and Heather Burrage is the co-hostess.

Feb. 11

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Continuing Education is offering a “Writing to Inspire” class Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the SOSU Durant Campus Magnolia Room. Registration fee is $14 (continental breakfast included). Call Tonya Cunningham at (580) 745-2320 to register by phone with a credit card, or for more information.

Feb. 12

The Woodmen of the World youth will have a Valentine's party at 2 p.m. at the youth lodge.

Feb. 13

The Woodmen of the World adults will have a Valentine's party and business meeting at 6 p.m. at the lodge.

The Durant Education and Service Sorority will have a business meeting Monday, Feb. 13, at the home of Janie Pennington with Stacy Hutchens and Sara Peterson serving as co-hostesses. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7. All members are encouraged to attend.

Feb. 21

P.E.O. Chapter GV is holding a meeting Feb. 21. Lisa Patterson is hosting and Betty Clay is the co-hostess.

The Texoma Board of Realtors will have its monthly board of directors meeting at noon Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Branding Iron Restaurant. All officers and directors are encouraged to attend.

Feb. 27

The Durant Education and Service Sorority will have its annual auction Monday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Location to be announced. All members are invited to attend.